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Commanding John Alton, William Fish, John Spragg, Jr., and Elizabeth Smith to appear before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, at the house of Israel Seaman at Jerusalem on the 8th day of August at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to testify in the matter of Joseph R. Smith, Plaintiff, versus Richard R. Smith, Defendant. Dated 6th of August, 1796 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on the back details the service of the subpoena.

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Constable of Hempstead is commanded to "seize the body" of David Seaman, sadler, and bring him to appear before Richard Jackson to answer to Pratt Duryea for damages of £10 or under. The summons contains an addendum empowering Pratt Duryea to serve the summons "as the law provides in such cases." Dated 8th of June, 1789 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on the back details services of the summons by Pratt Duryea.

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Constable of North Hempstead is commanded to summons William Thorn to appear before Richard Jackson on the 19th of June at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to answer to Stephen Cornwell for damages of £10 or under. Dated 4th of June, 1798 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details execution of the summons.

Note William Riggs stated upon oath before Richard Jackson, Justice of the Peace, that "he is afraid of his life, for fear of Joseph Morrel." The Constable of Hempstead is thus commanded to apprehend Joseph Morrel and bring him before Richard Jackson to answer the complaint and be dealt with according to the law. Dated 5th of November, 1798 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details execution of the warrant. This document contains a very interesting watermark. The mark...

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Commanding Joseph R. Smith, Jr. to appear before Richard Jackson on 12th of March at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to testify in the case of Abraham Forman, Plaintiff versus Luke Covit, Defendant. Subpoena contains addendum authorizing the constable "or any other person to serve the above Subpoena." Dated 2nd of March, 1796 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details service of the subpoena by Felix Fowler, Constable.

Note Constable of South Hempstead is required to summons Edward Contee, a Black man, to appear before Richard Jackson on the 9th of May at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to answer to Thomas Jackson for damages of £10 or under. Dated 29th of April, 1795 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice. Writing on back details the service of the summons. It further details the fact that "the Tryal ajournd by Consent until the first day of June at two of the clock in the afternoon at the house of Israel...

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Jonathan Baldwin and Benjamin Smith consented to a trial by referees, who decided that Mr. Smith shall pay to Mr. Baldwin 2 [old?] ducks and 27 young ducks, while Mr. Baldwin would pay Mr. Smith a total of £1, 9 shillings and 6 pence for the costs of the suit. Order entered on 6th of July, 1797. Order is unsigned but the handwriting is Richard Jackson's.

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Daniel Wright made a sworn statement that he saw Jeff cutting timber in Thomas Jackson's timber with a free Negro, [Ned?]. Sworn out on the 6th of June, 1795 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice.

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Commanding Thomas Birdsall, Robert Powell, Charlotte Duryea, Alexander MacGrigger, Stephen Birdsall, Lott Forabee[?], and Michajah Suthand to appear before Richard Jackson on the 7th of July at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to testify in the matter of John Stilwell, Plaintiff, versus Thomas Forabee[?], Defendant, on behalf of the Defendant. An addendum provides that Thomas Forabee is authorized to serve the subpoena. Dated 4th of July, 1797 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice.

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Commanding Jacob Baldin, James T. Bell, Phebe Bell, and Lidde Baldon to appear before Richard Jackson on the 24th of September at "two of the clock in the afternoon" to testify in the matter of Thomas Forabee, Plaintiff versus Richard Robins, Defendant, on behalf of the plaintiff. Dated 15th of September, 1796 and signed by Richard Jackson, Justice.